For many middle school kids, the school locker represents a new opportunity for self expression in a personal space. It’s no surprise that a growing niche market has sprung up to capitalize on the trend.

As a promotional products supplier, naturally I couldn’t help but see the opportunity to connect this idea with the different places where kids seek independence. With that in mind, here are a few fresh fundraising ideas perfect for any student: (more…)

We send and give out a lot of product samples. A LOT of samples. We send them off into the promotional products universe, hoping they’ll spread the word about EMT’s branding solutions, and generate memorable and meaningful sales for our customers. But every so often–like a message in a bottle–one finds its way back to[…]

If you’ve watched any Hollywood awards shows this year, you’ve probably noticed one wardrobe accessory adorning nearly every designer dress and jacket on the red carpet. Lapel pins! From the Time’s Up enamel pin featured at The Golden Globes, to the orange Everytown pin worn at the Academy Awards, lapel pins and the causes they[…]

“It took me seventeen years to get three thousand hits in baseball. It took one afternoon on the golf course.” – Hank Aaron Whether your golf game resembles Hank Aaron’s experience as above, or PGA superstar Rory McIlroy’s, one thing remains the same: Quality tools are a must! In the world of promotions, not all[…]

You know the drill. It might be pumpkin spice everything at the moment, but all things pumpkin spice will soon giveway to all things peppermint mocha. And no, we’re not talking My Little Pony, although with all of the marketing tactics they are deploying lately, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Starbucks release a new[…]

EMT produces thousands upon thousands of challenge coins each year. However, it wasn’t until two nights ago while watching an episode of Wahlburgers (and becoming increasingly hungry while doing so!) that I realized many people may not even know what a challenge coin is. An article by Mental Floss titled, “A Brief History of Challenge Coins”[…]

According to an article that was orginially posted on Complex, “Christmas-themed sweaters were first produced on a grand scale in the 1950s, when the Christmas holiday was becoming increasingly commercialized. Initially referred to as “Jingle Bell Sweaters,” the first-gen ugly sweaters saw decades of modest popularity. It wasn’t until the 1980s that the Christmas sweater gained mainstream adoration.”[…]

True story bro. Of the phones that are dropped and sustain damage in a year, one in five of these has water damage from falling into a toilet. This is an alarming statistic in light of the fact that we live in an age where people would rather lose their wallet or purse than their[…]

The trophy looks different for everyone. For some, it is an intangible. The trophy is simply the satisfaction of having achieved a goal or realized a dream. For most, however, a physical object is what they are after. But why? What’s so important about a statue of a generic shape on a pedestal or piece[…]

July is Parks and Recreation Month and the NRPA is working to get people to “discover the power of play and adventure.” In an age where people spend such an exorbitant amount of time connected to technology, we want to help your clients and their brands promote this concept of play and helping people enjoy[…]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our founder, Steve Weinstein. Steve succumbed to his decades-long battle with multiple illnesses on May 29, 2017. Despite his illnesses, Steve was dedicated to the growth of EMT, its employees and his customers. Steve’s knowledge and work ethic lives in his management team and[…]